Helen Donnellan, inward investment director at Leicester City Council, who spoke at the event, said: “Leicester investment is on the crest of a wave.

“The city is forging ahead with a number of schemes. In particular, the Waterside first phase of development will have a significant and positive impact on Leicester.

“It is one of the largest scale projects that the city council has undertaken for many years.

Commercial property agent Jenny Clarke, of Innes England, Helen Donnellan, Leicester City Council's inward investment director, and Louise Seymour, head of development projects at the Council

“The scheme, which will be delivered by the council alongside a development partner, will include 350 residential units, 60,000 sq ft of commercial space a together enhanced public realm, pedestrian connectivity and improved access to the Waterside.

“The more people we can attract to live in the city centre, the more vibrant Leicester becomes. There is so much for the city to shout about.”

Helen also heralded the Mattioli Woods building – a £55 million, 60,000 sq ft office complex on the former New Walk Leicester City Council site.